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Edward J. Gavin
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Edward J. Gavin

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1087 Broad Street, First Floor, Bridgeport, CT 06604

Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, Trial Practice and 15 more

About Edward J. Gavin

PAST PRESIDENT, CONNECTICUT CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS ASSOCIATION

Connecticut Super Lawyer, 2006-2026.

New England Super Lawyer, 2007 - 2026.

AV PREEMINENT RATED LAWYER BY MARTINDALE-HUBBELL FOR OVER 18 YEARS

ATTORNEY EDWARD GAVIN AGAIN NAMED CONNECTICUT TOP 50 LAWYER IN CONNECTICUT 2021-2023. ATTORNEY GAVIN HAS BEEN HONORED TO BE SELECTED AS A TOP 50 LAWYER IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT BY THOMSON REUTERS. A PRESTIGIOUS SELECTION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE GROUP OF THE TOP 50 LAWYERS ACROSS ALL DISCIPLINES OF LAW IN CONNECTICUT

17 years as Chairmen or Executive Board Member St. Lawrence/ Holy Trinity School Shelton, Connecticut

Recipient, 2022-23 CCDLA MERIT AWARD in recognition of Attorney Gavin's exceptional contributions and service made, on behalf of CCDLA

Recipient, 2020-21 CCDLA MERIT AWARD in recognition of Attorney Gavin's exceptional contributions and service made, on behalf of CCDLA

Recipient, 2017 ST. AUGUSTINE AWARD, DIOCESE OF BRIDGEPORT, AWARDED BY HIS EXCELLENCY BISHOP FRANK CAGGIANO

Recipient, 2017-18 CCDLA MERIT AWARD in recognition of Attorney Gavin's exceptional contributions and service made, on behalf of CCDLA

Recipient, PAUL J. MC QUILLAN PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD 2015- Recognition of Extraordinary Dedication and Efforts to Abolish the Death Penalty in Connecticut

Recipient, 2014-15 CCDLA MERIT AWARD in recognition of Attorney Gavin's exceptional contributions and service made, on behalf of CCDLA

Recipient, 2012-13 CCDLA MERIT AWARD in recognition of Attorney Gavin's exceptional contributions and service made, on behalf of CCDLA

Recipient, 2011-12 CCDLA MERIT AWARD in recognition of Attorney Gavin's exceptional contributions and service made, on behalf of CCDLA

Recipient 2010-11 CCDLA SERVICE AWARD in recognition of Attorney Gavin's exceptional contributions and service made, on behalf of CCDLA

Member, Connecticut Bar Examining Committee

Member, State of Connecticut, Criminal Practice Commission

Criminal Law Technical Advisor, Greater Bridgeport Bar Association.

Greater Bridgeport Bar Association Criminal Law Section (Co-Chair);Greater Bridgeport Bar Association (Board of Directors);

Member, National Association Criminal Defense Lawyers.

RECIPIENT, John "Jack" Morrissey Distinguished Service Memorial Award 2011, St, Joseph's High School, Trumbull, Connecticut

PAST PRESIDENT, REGIONAL NETWORK OF PROGRAMS 2000-2002

 

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Administrative Law
  • Criminal Law 2
    • DUI/DWI
    • Federal Criminal Law
  • Education Law
  • Personal Injury 2
    • Wrongful Death
    • Automobile Accidents
  • Other 10
    • Criminal Defense
    • Trial Practice
    • Medical Negligence
    • White Collar Criminal Defense
    • Sexual Assault
    • Drug Cases
    • Labor and Administrative Matter
    • Municipal Labor Law
    • Plaintiffs Personal Injury
    • Juvenile Criminal Law

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Principal
    Firm Name
    Law Offices of Edward J. Gavin
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    AFSCME, Council 4, Local 1565 v. Dep't of Corr., SC 18187, SUPREME COURT OF CONNECTICUT, 298 Conn. 824(2010)
    State v. Erickson, SC 18391, SUPREME COURT OF CONNECTICUT, 297 Conn. 164
    997 A.2d 480 (2010)
    State v. Marra, SC 18331, SUPREME COURT OF CONNECTICUT, 295 Conn. 74
    988 A.2d 865(2010)
    In re Ross, (SC 17342), (SC 17343), SUPREME COURT OF CONNECTICUT, 272 Conn. 674
    866 A.2d 541(2005)
    State v. Munoz, AC 27476, APPELLATE COURT OF CONNECTICUT, 104 Conn. App. 85
    932 A.2d 443(2007)
    State v. Jennings, AC 27712, APPELLATE COURT OF CONNECTICUT, 101 Conn. App. 810
    928 A.2d 541(2007)
    State v. Olah, (AC 18467), APPELLATE COURT OF CONNECTICUT, 60 Conn. App. 350
    759 A.2d 548(2000)
    State v. Orhan, (AC 17003), APPELLATE COURT OF CONNECTICUT, 52 Conn. App. 231
    726 A.2d 629(1999).
  • Additional Links
    http://www.edgavinlaw.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1990, Connecticut
    2004, U.S. Supreme Court
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
    1990, New York
    1990, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
    Memberships
    Connecticut , New York State and American Bar Associations
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (Past President)
    National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
    Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. Fellow:
    Bar Fellowship
    Litigation Counsel of America, Trial Lawyers Honorary Society.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Bridgeport
    Class of 1990
    J.D.
    Other Education
    State University of New York at Plattsburgh
    Class of 1983
    B.S.

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    Edward J. Gavin is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and United States Supreme Court.
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    Edward J. Gavin attended University of Bridgeport.
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    Edward J. Gavin is the Managing Partner of the firm.

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